Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 22:04
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500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
Searched for my roll number.
How do you weigh in on the Vance-couch conversation?
I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Worked for a marketing agency
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All achievers in their own way.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The batch sizes were huge!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.